New ZealandDesperate pharmacist on denying RATs to sick: 'I just feel so helpless'A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFive deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospitalOf the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.25 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandLive: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.24 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in school activities under phase 3February 25 2022 School students, unvaccinated or not, can now participate in all school activities, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. Hipkins said a week ago Covid-19 was in 1 in 10 schools, it's now in one in five.Watch24 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's like preparing for war': Health staff under pressure battling Omicron"They're saying 'I'm really tired now and I don't know how long I can do this'."24 Feb 07:04 PM
New Zealand'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South AucklandDr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.23 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: NZ moves to phase 3 of the Omicron responseFebruary 24 2022 New Zealand will move to phase 3 of the Omicron response at 11.59pm Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today.Watch23 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Positive test rate soars; fears widespread undiagnosed Covid casesThere were 3297 community cases reported yesterday.23 Feb 08:25 PM
New Zealand'At least two' positive Covid-19 test results among protestersHealth officials have been made aware of 'at least two' positive Covid-19 results.23 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandWhat Phase 3 of the Omicron plan will look likeThe Government signals a move to phase 3 of the Omicron response plan is nearby.23 Feb 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Huge backlog': Covid testing sites swamped - 10% of results taking longer than five daysSome community testing sites continue to face high demand leading to delays in processing.22 Feb 04:51 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: $140 million to support Māori and Pacific health providersFebruary 22 2022 Just over $140 million will be given to Māori and Pasifika health providers to help those communities hit the hardest in the current Covid outbreak.Watch21 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandDeputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreakThe Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.21 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother's bid to have child removed from 'anti-vax' father declined by Family CourtA 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.21 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Omicron surge and Wellington protestFebruary 21 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has provided details on the conditions under which vaccination mandates could be eased as protests continue around Parliament's grounds.Watch21 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandLive: 2365 new Covid cases today; two deaths reported; 116 people in hospitalThis brings the total Covid deaths to 55 since the outbreak began nearly two years ago.21 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandLive: Records tumble - 2522 new cases, 100 in hospital, RATs for Auckland casesThere were 1901 community Covid cases on Saturday and 1929 on Friday.19 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugsAlmost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.19 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandThe Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptakeUnboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 19th February WrapFebruary 19 2022 There were 1901 new Covid-19 cases in the community today as more people head to Wellington's protester-occupied Parliament grounds. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard / Mike ScottWatch19 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandLive: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surgeThat brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.18 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid's upward trajectory continues, pressure mounts on testing sitesThere were 1929 cases of Covid-19 in the community yesterday.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecord 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delaysExperts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.18 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandLive: 10,000 daily cases by March, Omicron peak in sight - expertThe Ministry of Health reported 1573 community cases yesterday.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket staff feel threatened by protesters shopping without masksSupermarket staff anxious, exhausted and scared to ask protesters to wear masks in store.16 Feb 11:49 PM
New ZealandHigh Covid-19 case numbers expected but disproportionate Pacific impact concerning - expertThere were 1160 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid positivity rate jumps as New Zealand reports record new cases'Something is definitely changing.'16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSelf-isolating with Covid: What you need to knowThe large majority of cases would be notified of their infection by text message.16 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland educators sparring stances on whether schools should become vaccination sitesMany in Northland are not convinced that schools should be used as vaccination centers.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Covid testing stations in Auckland under pressureFebruary 15 2022 Covid-19 testing centres across Auckland are under pressure as Omicron continues to spread across the country.Watch15 Feb 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMidwife shortage: Union fears Omicron may add to staffing struggleFive women moved out after a hospital left with one duty midwife, backed by a team14 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHelp! My vaccine passport is expiring and I want to book a tripWhat does the expiry date mean? And how can you renew it?14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: NZ to move to Phase 2 of Omicron responseFebruary 14 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will move to Phase 2 of our Omicron response from 11.59PM Tuesday.Watch14 Feb 03:00 AM
